In Italy wine has always been considered a part of the meal, and Italian wines tend to more compatible with a wide variety of dishes than their new world counterparts.

In Italy wine has always been considered a part of the meal, and Italian wines tend to more compatible with a wide variety of dishes than their new world counterparts.

Forum: Antonio Galloni's Italy Report Posted By: Paul Jaouen Post Time: 05-07-2007 at 12:11 PM

I'll take red grapes of Italy's Piedmont for 200, Alex. And the answer is: This grape variety is analogous to Merlot in Bordeaux. It ripens early and produces easy-drinking wine with soft tannins. Don't forget to answer in the form...

Posted by Bob Semon: 2000 Giovanni Struzziero Fiano di Avellino "Roseto". I was surprised a the youthful color of the wine, still a bright golden straw. The nose and palate showed typical Fiano honey and quince with s

... do indeed produce excellent wines from these varietals. In fact, our recent visit to Piedmont ... ! The last time we visited Piedmont, we were told that new releases would be available ... . Of course, the Chardonnays shined brightly! Piedmont always produces quality Chardonnays ... ! We must note that the red wines also shined at Piedmont. In particular, the Cabernet Franc was truly...

Eight remarkable reds--including Gaja's single-vineyard Nebbiolos and Gattinara--showcase the diversity of the region

Forum: Antonio Galloni's Italy Report Posted By: G.Zimberg Post Time: 10-29-2006 at 06:59 PM

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Fernando Losada Post Time: 12-08-2006 at 05:06 AM